Meet the Team
Ashia Johnson
Founder and Executive Director
Originally from Southwest Louisiana, Ashia Johnson is a proud Houstonian and investing in her community is her passion! She is a mother, healthcare professional, business investor, supporter, and advocate for various causes. Ashia provides 19 years of healthcare experience, and is currently working for a national healthcare system. She participates in a number of colleague networks affiliated with her employer, and serves in a number of leadership roles.
Ashia’s love for the community helps her stay active and committed to various volunteer roles with local organizations. She is a member of the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) and a participating member of both of her alumni chapters. Ashia’s networking skills fostered relationships through her volunteering efforts with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, West Orem YMCA, as well as several community Chamber of Commerce affiliations. Most recently, Ashia is serving as mentor to TSU and Prairie View A&M students through a Healthcare Administration Mentorship program and continues to work with other non-profits to collaborate female empowerment.
In her spare time, Ashia enjoys spending time with family and loves to travel. Throughout her many years of service, Ashia is recognized for her philanthropy and volunteering. Ashia credits her family and upbringing for instilling the power of the female influence to our culture and society.
“Whether I’m giving back in my local community or partnering with others, I genuinely enjoy serving as a vessel. Giving back is a selfless and rewarding act…I want to give back to the community that continues to give me so much more!”
Tina Chen
Board Director
Tina Chen is a proud immigrant from Taiwan who trekked her way to the US in the early 80s. Her parents have always had entrepreneurial hearts, which led them to several movements from Texas to California and a full circle back to Texas.
Tina has attended many leadership courses, such as Landmark Education, Dale Carnegie Communications, and Toni Robbins. She has her bachelor of science in marketing, is pursuing her MBA, and is passionate about continuous learning.
Tina brings over 15 years of marketing experience in hospitality, medical, and retail. She is currently a community engagement and program director of a significant medical chain Gulf Coast Division. She serves non-profits and works with other organizations to build their workforce and better their future.
She is passionate about different cultures and loves all kinds of animals. You will always find Tina cooking, traveling, or petting the family pet on your friends' living room floor.
Stacy Babineaux Daigle
Board Director
Stacy Babineaux Daigle is a published author, consultant, and wine enthusiast.
For nearly 25 years Stacy has worked along side local and state elected officials, entrepreneurs and
leaders in various communities building and bridging the gaps were others can potentially find ways to keep growing.
She believes that positive efforts and community engagements is the essence of cultural participation.
Shannon Bradley
Advisory Board Member
Shannon Bradley serves as the Division AVP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within a multi-hospital, multi-market healthcare system for over 18,000 colleagues.
In this role Shannon is responsible for the development and implementation of DEI initiatives focused on its colleagues, health equity, supplier diversity, board representation, and community engagement in order to support the various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that are reflected in the workforce, patients, and the communities that they serve.
Shannon serves as a board member of the Texas Diversity Council and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Houston Chapter.TMC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Healthcare Financial Management Association(HFMA), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE), National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and NAHSE.
Brooklyn DeVille
Community Outreach Coordinator
Brooklyn DeVille is a native of Lafayette, La. with Houston roots. She attended Sam Houston State University majoring in Business Administration. Her current profession, working as a Coordinator, Business Development, allows her to interact, problem solve, and provide active listening to her client needs. Her professional role translates to her instinctive skills to hear the needs of our community and align with our non-profit partners.
In her spare time, Brooklyn enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys indulging in nature by walking nature trails, star gazing, journaling in the park, and sightseeing beautiful landscapes and gardens (she loves butterflies).
Taylor Redd
Marketing, Web and Graphic Design
Taylor Redd is a website designer, developer, and software engineer specializing in the Appian Business Process Management (BPM) engine. She has a B.S. in Digital Media with an emphasis in Gaming and Simulation and is currently pursuing a career in software development.
She considers herself an avid learner which has contributed to becoming a cross-trained generalist with a history in business processes from work as an administrative assistant, Billing Clerk, and IT Support Consultant for a reputable Houston-Based accounting firm.
Passionate about professional development and creativity, she created a web design and development contracting business where she has worked with Houston-Local Businesses and organizations to strategically develop their digital footprint.
